kick

the act of delivering a blow with the foot; "he gave the ball a powerful kick"; "the team's kicking was excellent"

the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"

the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired

informal terms for objecting; "I have a gripe about the service here"

the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs); "a sidecar is a smooth drink but it has a powerful kick"

a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; "the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements"; "the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him"

drive or propel with the foot

thrash about or strike out with the feet

strike with the foot; "The boy kicked the dog"; "Kick the door down"

kick a leg up

spring back, as from a forceful thrust; "The gun kicked back into my shoulder"

stop consuming; "kick a habit"; "give up alcohol"

make a goal; "He kicked the extra point after touchdown"

express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; "My mother complains all day"; "She has a lot to kick about"